US Bridges

Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek

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Prince William County, Virginia · 0.30FR Am Eag 0.06TO Eag · Structure no. 000000000030262

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKramer Estate Dr.
CrossesPowells Creek
Location0.30FR Am Eag 0.06TO Eag
RouteCounty Highway 3979
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59832, -77.30341
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns Kramer Estate Dr. over Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.